actual data

[ˈæk.tʃu.əl ˈdeɪ.tə]
noun
dados reais
1. Information or facts that exist or have occurred in reality, as opposed to theoretical, estimated, or projected information
The report compares actual data from the sales department with the initial projections.
O relatório compara os dados reais do departamento de vendas com as projeções iniciais.
2. Verified information collected through observation, measurement, or documentation of events that have taken place
We need actual data to support our findings, not assumptions.
Precisamos de dados reais para sustentar nossas descobertas, não de suposições.
3. In data analysis and business contexts, concrete numerical or factual records in contrast to forecasts or estimates
The actual data showed a 15% increase in customer satisfaction.
Os dados reais mostraram um aumento de 15% na satisfação do cliente.
The phrase 'actual data' is prevalent in both American and Brazilian business environments, particularly in corporate reporting, scientific research, and data-driven decision-making contexts. In Brazil, the preference for evidence-based arguments has increased the use of this term in professional communications, especially in multinational corporations and tech companies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
real datafactual dataconcrete dataobserved dataempirical dataverified information
Antonyms / Antônimos
estimated dataprojected datatheoretical datahypothetical dataforecast dataassumed data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados reais
Standard term used in business, science, and technology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dados reais
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
dados reais
Commonly used in corporate and financial sectors
Portugal
dados reais
Identical usage, no regional distinction

Related Words

data analysisstatistical datainformationfactsrecordsmetricsdatasetresults

Related Idioms & Phrases

based on actual data
backed by actual data
according to actual data
in light of actual data
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